Week 1 Preview: Bold Predictions for 2026 North Carolina High School Football
The opening week in the Wilmington area features fresh leadership and storylines that could reshape early season rankings.
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The opening week in the Wilmington area features fresh leadership and storylines that could reshape early season rankings.
As August practice sessions roll out, top prospects like Jaxon Dollar and Rashad Streets draw attention, while eight state championships and a surge of new coaches set the stage for a dynamic season.
Coraey Houser, a 32‑year‑old Wilmington native, has been named head football coach at Laney High School, promising to rebuild a program that hasn’t won a conference title since 2001 and to bring back a culture of toughness and community connection.
The countdown to the 2026 North Carolina high school football season is now measured in just over a month, with the first games set to kick off in early September. Across the Wilmington corridor, anticipation is building as teams finalize preparations and fans mark their calendars.